Lost Symbol and Amaranth

'The Lost Symbol' by Dan Brown is an exciting read. Like all good fiction there is enough historical fact mixed in with a fast moving plot to keep the reader glued to the pages of his book. Problem is for some folk making a distinction between fact and fiction can be difficult.

The Melbourne Age of the 26th September has a very informative article entitled 'Intrigue renewed, but no skeletons at the Masonic Hall' The Grand Secretary of the United Grand Lodge of Victoria makes it quite clear that while there’s a lot of bunkum in the book he acknowledges real-life freemasons do have symbols, secret rituals and they do wear aprons. He goes on to say of Dan Brown’s latest novel "we think it portrays Freemasonry in a pretty fair and very respectful light'".

The Order of the Amaranth can concur with Freemasonry there are no skeletons in our meetings rooms either. The Order of the Amaranth as part of the Masonic family also uses symbols to portray important lessons about truth, faith wisdom and charity. In fact those four attributes form the basis of what Amaranth teaches. Both men and women are invited to join

The Order of the Amaranth which is based on the Order of the Amarantha, Queen Christina’s Royal Court of Sweden which was established in the 1600’s. Just as Freemasonry is a way of life so also is the Order of the Amaranth.